Our impact
Foundation 65 has funded over 100 grants, creating impactful programs & interventions since 2019-2020
In 2023-2024
ALL District 65 students were served by at least one grant
90% of funding went to grants developed by People of Color or multiracial teams.
8 out of 18 programs focused their interventions on 100% students of color
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Since the program started in 2020, 18 educators have graduated with a master's in literacy or reading endorsement certificate with 50% or more tuition covered by Foundation 65
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11 educators representing 8 schools, completed the first cohort of the Educator Leadership Program
We offer resources to foster innovation:
A $500 grant can be the difference between maintaining the status quo and transforming students' lives. We provide small grants to help educators bring their visions to life, from creating take-home centers during the pandemic to launching after-school programs to address COVID learning gaps.
Our Stories:
Dr. Michael Allen Understands the Power of Stories, Particularly His Own.
Local Evanston teacher Jacqueline Petrof launches program to help student achieve higher test scores.
Each year, students participating in the Foundation 65 supported Black Girl Magic Book Club are able to create an, “I am from” poem.
We know that classroom educators can be transformative:
Classroom teachers are integral to building community. By elevating the vision and brilliance of these educators, especially underrepresented BIPOC educators, they can drive transformative change for District 65 students, families, and the entire school system.
"Foundation 65 made JOY possible in our Bessie Rhodes School!"
- Linda Matsumoto, Bessie Rhodes